Saman Sorjaturong

Saman Sorjaturong
(สมาน ส.จาตุรงค์)
Saman Sorjaturong; (สมาน ส.จาตุรงค์)
Born	Saman Sriprated; (สมาน ศรีประเทศ); August 2, 1968 (age 56); Amphoe Khlong Lan, Kamphaeng Phet province, Thailand
Nationality	Thai
	Statistics
Weight(s)	Junior flyweight
Stance	Orthodox
	Boxing record
Total fights	55
Wins	46
Wins by KO	34
Losses	8
Draws	1

Saman Sorjaturong (born Saman Sriprated on 2 August 1968 in Amphoe Khlong Lan, Kamphaeng Phet province) is a Thai former world boxing champion.

Early life

He was born in a peasant family in Kamphaeng Phet province, upper central Thailand, with four siblings. In childhood, he did not live with his parents because they had moved to another village. As a child, Saman was ordained a novice and went to live at the temple with his grandfather who was ordained monk. He stayed there until graduated sixth grade.

Later on, he went to Bangkok to study Buddhism for five years in Wat Pho, until graduating with level three in Buddhist Theology, which can be called "Maha" (serious) prefix.

Boxing career

Saman turned pro at the age of 21, with a love for professional boxing, having written a letter to ask for help from Mom Rajawongse (M.R.) Naris Kridakorn, editor of World Boxing Magazine. M.R. Naris had recommended him to the "Sorjaturong Boxing Gym" (ค่ายมวย ส.จาตุรงค์) by Suchart Theerawuttichuwong as owner and trainer.

Saman won the WBC, IBF and lineal junior flyweight titles during his career.^[1] He is the third Thai world boxing champion not to be previously involved in Muaythai (the first being Pone Kingpetch, and the second being Chartchai Chionoi). Saman was also the first Thai and Asian boxer who won world championships of two institutions at the same time. Before that, he was criticized for not being capable enough to be a world champion. In 1993 he challenged the WBC strawweight world champion with Ricardo López, but was defeated in the second round.^[2] He defeated reigning champion Humberto González in a thrilling fight that was named Ring Magazine's Fight of the Year in 1995 to win the IBF and WBC titles. Both fighters were knocked down twice during the fight. He defended the WBC portion of the title ten times before losing it to Yo Sam Choi in 1999 via a unanimous decision. Their rematch was postponed seven times, finally taking place in 2001, when Saman lost by a knockout in the seventh round. He retired in 2005 after being knocked out in the first round by Kōki Kameda.

Life after boxing

After retirement, he opened a Khao man kai (Thai version of Hainanese chicken rice) and Khao mu daeng (rice with red pork) restaurant in his home town of Ban Fah Lagoon Village, Rangsit, Pathumthani province.^[2]

Professional boxing record

55 fights	45 wins	8 losses
By knockout	36	4
By decision	9	4
Draws	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
55	Loss	45–8–2	Kōki Kameda	KO	1(10)	Jun 20, 2005	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
54	Loss	45–7–2	Rodel Quilaton	UD	6	Apr 16, 2005	The Mall Shopping Center Bangkae, Bangkok, Thailand
53	Loss	45–6–2	Pitakpong Thamma	TKO	4(12)	Feb 22, 2005	Chaophraya pier, Pathum Thani, Thailand
52	Loss	45–5–2	Wyndel Janiola	UD	10	Apr 11, 2002	Princess Crown Hotel, Paoy Paet, Cambodia
51	Win	45–4–2	Koki Tanaka	TKO	3(10)	Feb 2, 2002	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
50	Loss	44–4–2	Choi Yo-sam	KO	7(12)	Jan 30, 2001	Bangkok City, Thailand	For WBC light-flyweight titles
49	Win	44–3–2	Alvin Felicilda	UD	10	Jul 19, 2000	Bangkok City, Thailand
48	Win	43–3–2	Ramil Anito	KO	6(10)	Mar 11, 2000	Bangkok City, Thailand
47	Win	42–3–2	Alfren Bulala	KO	4(8)	Mar 11, 2000	Sa Kaeo, Thailand
46	Win	41–3–2	Rogelio Lapi-an	KO	3(8)	Feb 11, 2000	Mahachai Villa Arena, Samut Sakhon, Thailand
45	Loss	40–3–2	Choi Yo-sam	UD	12	Occt 17, 1999	Olympic Park Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea	Lost WBC light-flyweight titles
44	Draw	40–2–2	Texas Gomez	TD	5(12)	May 19, 1999	Bangkok City, Thailand
43	Win	40–2–1	Ladislao Vazquez	UD	12	Nov 26, 1998	Muang Thong Thani Sports Complex, Nonthaburi, Thailand	Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
42	Win	39–2–1	Ramil Gevero	PTS	10	Aug 19, 1998	Bangkok City, Thailand
41	Win	38–2–1	Shiro Yahiro	TKO	4(12)	Mar 8, 1998	Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan	Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
40	Win	37–2–1	Ernesto Rubillar	TKO	7(10)	Dec 17, 1997	Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
39	Win	36–2–1	Mzukisi Marali	TKO	4(12)	May 31, 1997	Garden Hill Village, Bungsampan, Petchaboon, Thailand	Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
38	Win	35–2–1	Julio Coronel	TKO	7(12)	Apr 13, 1997	Chaiyaphum Stadium, Chaiyaphum, Thailand	Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
37	Win	34–2–1	Manuel Jesus Herrera	UD	12	Dec 15, 1996	Provincial Stadium, Chiang Rai, Thailand	Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
36	Win	33–2–1	Alli Galvez	TKO	2(12)	Sep 19, 1996	Bangplee Regional Stadium, Samut Prakan, Thailand	Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
35	Win	32–2–1	Shiro Yahiro	TKO	9(12)	Aug 10, 1996	Soccer Stadium, Phitsanulok, Thailand	Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
34	Win	31–2–1	Bonifacio Terado	PTS	6	Jun 7, 1996	Panpiset School, Pan District , Chiang Rai, Thailand
33	Win	30–2–1	Joma Gamboa	TKO	7(12)	Apr 27, 1996	Regional Stadium, Maha Sarakham, Thailand	Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
32	Win	29–2–1	Antonio Pérez	TKO	4(12)	Feb 24, 1996	Municipal Stadium, Chachoengsao, Thailand	Retained WBC light-flyweight titles
31	Win	28–2–1	Yuichi Hosono	KO	4(12)	Nov 12, 1995	Main Stadium, Ratchaburi, Thailand	Retained WBC, and IBF light-flyweight titles
30	Win	27–2–1	Humberto González	TKO	7(12)	Jul 15, 1995	Great Western Forum, Inglewood, USA	Won WBC, and IBF light-flyweight titles
29	Win	26–2–1	David Franco	KO	6(10)	May 18, 1995	Bangkok City, Thailand
28	Win	25–2–1	Alexis Janiola	KO	4(10)	Mar 15, 1995	Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
27	Win	24–2–1	Al Tarazona	UD	10	Feb 15, 1995	Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
26	Win	23–2–1	Edwin Talita	PTS	10	Dec 21, 1994	Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
25	Win	22–2–1	Rico Macaubos	KO	3(?)	Oct 12, 1994	Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
24	Win	21–2–1	David Franco	PTS	10	Aug 14, 1994	Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
23	Win	20–2–1	Alpong Navaja	KO	4(?)	Jun 15, 1994	Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
22	Win	19–2–1	Jaime Aliguin	KO	3(?)	Apr 20, 1994	Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
21	Win	18–2–1	Sammy Tyson Pagadan	KO	5(?)	Feb 16, 1994	Channel 7 Studios, Bangkok, Thailand
20	Win	17–2–1	John Medina	KO	4(?)	Dec 15, 1993	Bangkok City, Thailand
19	Win	16–2–1	Bernardo Belamucho	KO	4(?)	Sep 15, 1993	Bangkok City, Thailand
18	Loss	15–2–1	Ricardo López	KO	2(12)	Jul 3, 1993	Parc de Beisbol La Junta, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico	For WBC minimumweight title
17	Win	15–1–1	Aswin Sithlakmuang	KO	8(?)	Jan 17, 1993	Bangkok City, Thailand
16	Loss	14–1–1	Aswin Sithlakmuang	PTS	6	Aug 25, 1992	Bangkok City, Thailand
15	Draw	14–0–1	Roberto Padilla	PTS	10	Jul 10, 1992	Bangkok City, Thailand
14	Win	14–0	Suk Hang Jae	KO	3(?)	Apr 3, 1992	Bangkok City, Thailand
13	Win	13–0	Nilo Anosa	KO	2(?)	Dec 14, 1991	Bangkok City, Thailand
12	Win	12–0	Aswin Singnakloea	KO	1(?)	Oct 5, 1991	Bangkok City, Thailand
11	Win	11–0	Darwin M	KO	7(?)	Jul 14, 1991	Bangkok City, Thailand
10	Win	10–0	Pepe Sitharan	KO	1(?)	Jun 11, 1991	Bangkok City, Thailand
9	Win	9–0	Putlek Ohyuthanakorn	KO	3(?)	May 14, 1991	Bangkok City, Thailand
8	Win	8–0	Tutachai Lukpintorn	KO	1(?)	Mar 8, 1991	Bangkok City, Thailand
7	Win	7–0	Bangpleenoi Poryontrakit	KO	2(?)	Feb 23, 1991	Bangkok City, Thailand
6	Win	6–0	Rome Chaalorton	PTS	4	Nov 18, 1990	Bangkok City, Thailand
5	Win	5–0	Bunlert Sorkettalingche	KO	4(?)	Aug 22, 1990	Bangkok City, Thailand
4	Win	4–0	Lui Singsuannam	KO	5(?)	Jul 23, 1990	Bangkok City, Thailand
3	Win	3–0	Panom Chorungsak	KO	1(?)	Jun 17, 1990	Bangkok City, Thailand
2	Win	2–0	Kongkwan Lukmaoklong	PTS	4	Apr 8, 1990	Bangkok City, Thailand
1	Win	1–0	Ekawit Singkrungthon	KO	4	Des 24, 1989	Bangkok City, Thailand

References

^ "Saman Sorjaturong - Lineal Jr. Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.
^ ^a ^b "เจาะชีวิต "สมาน ส.จาตุรงค์" SMM Visit - Saman Sorjaturong" (in Thai). youtube. 2014-02-06. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2016-06-18.

External links

Boxing record for Saman Sorjaturong from BoxRec (registration required)
Saman Sorjaturong - CBZ Profile
- Saman Sorjaturong
http://www.sportenote.com/vedi_dettagli.asp?id=47289

Sporting positions
Preceded by Humberto González	Lineal Light Flyweight Champion 15 July 1995 – 17 October 1999	Succeeded by Yo-Sam Choi
	WBC Light Flyweight Champion 15 July 1995 – 17 October 1999	Succeeded by Yo-Sam Choi
	IBF Light Flyweight Champion 15 July 1995 – 17 November 1996 Stripped	Succeeded by Michael Carbajal
Awards
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[1] "Saman Sorjaturong - Lineal Jr. Flyweight Champion". The Cyber Boxing Zone Encyclopedia.

[เจาะ-2] "เจาะชีวิต "สมาน ส.จาตุรงค์" SMM Visit - Saman Sorjaturong" (in Thai). youtube. 2014-02-06. Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2016-06-18.

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